AustLit

'Count your way through the incredible artwork of Aboriginal artist Rachael Sarra.

'The All Around Us series is a captivating collection of first concepts board books, told through simple narrative.' (Publication summary)

'Eric the orc
was an unusual fellow.
His friends all liked battles,
but he liked the cello.

'Eric, The Awkward Orc is a heart-warming story about dancing to the beat of your own drum, from ARIA award-winning triple j host, Alex Dyson.' (Publication summary)

'Reggie Round has always been afraid of the house next door. He’s sure wild beasts live in the garden – especially when he hears his parents talking about their neighbour’s aga panthers. What kind of feral beasts could they be? Will they invade Reggie’s yard? And is Reggie brave enough to find out?' (Publication summary)

'When a girl is given a coin to spend at the market, she thinks carefully about what to buy. She is tempted by the towering stacks of fruit, spinning rides and glass jars filled with sweets.

'But it isn’t until a stranger gives something to her, without expecting anything in return, that she knows exactly what to do with her coin.' (Publication summary)

'In this collection of four beautiful books, Bronwyn Bancroft pairs numbers and words with the remarkably unique animals of Australia.

'From seven turtles plodding to twelve emus running, this treasury is a celebration of country that is perfect for animal-crazy children.

'Includes An ABC of Australian Animals, A 123 of Australian Animals, Possum and Wattle, and Kangaroo and Crocodile.' (Publication summary)

'Dig deep into the world of dragons and discover all there is to know about these formidable fire-breathing beasts.

'Why are dragons so hard to find? What do they eat? When do they sleep? How far can they fly? And is it safe to get close to them? In this follow-up to the bestselling All About Mermaids and All About Fairies, you’ll learn everything you ever wanted to know about these captivating creatures.

'With enchanting artwork by Kristina Kister and engrossing text by dragon expert Izzy Quinn, All About Dragons will delight dragon enthusiasts of any age.' (Publication summary)
 

'When all of the whales in the ocean leave their home to walk around on land, people don’t quite know what to think. But soon shopkeepers go out of business, farms are flooded with water and salt, and people shout horrible, antiwhale words. That is, until, a smart little girl decides to ask the whales what everyone can do to help.

'A powerful and entertaining story about the environment from best-selling author, Nick Bland.' (Publication summary)

'Hooray! It’s your birthday!

'Birthdays are filled with party hats and cards that make you laugh. Some birthdays are for blowing up balloons and singing really loudly. Other birthdays are for dancing with friends, baking cakes and making wishes. But no matter how you celebrate, all birthdays are the best days.' (Publication summary)

'We share our planet with some truly weird and wonderful creatures, from blobfish to pink fairy armadillos, who all (let’s be honest) seem pretty pointless. But what do these creatures actually do?! 

'A witty, quirky, colourfully-illustrated book featuring some very silly animals. With a humorous, sardonic tone throughout, it contains funny labelled diagrams and some excellent made-up Latin names (n.b. the jellyfish’s scientific name is not actually wibblious wobblious ouchii…) but, importantly, it conveys genuinely fascinating facts about these animals, who are perhaps not so pointless after all. ' (Publication summary)

'Today is a Grumpy Day.

'Some days start out badly, and only seem to get worse. You might spill your cereal, take a tumble on the playground or lose your hat in the wind. You might feel like stomping and sulking, kicking and crying. But even on a grumpy day, it’s always possible to turn things around.

'A brand-new addition to Sue deGennaro's popular 'Days' series, and a book guaranteed to bring a smile to the grumpiest of days.' (Publication summary)

'Worries are Like Clouds compares worries to the weather, acknowledging that some days are wonderful, filled with golden sunlight that calls us outside to run and jump and play with fresh air on our faces. But some days are not so wonderful and can be a bit tough. Beautifully illustrated picture books exploring personal and social issues faced by children. 'A note to parents and teachers from Shona' offers understanding and guidance. Highly qualified Australian author. Strategies have been identified by psychological research and clinical practice. Issues covered such as body image and anxiety and sadness have received recent national coverage and discussion. They are the focus of government and social organisation campaigns. ' (Publication summary)

'Cakes are made from many different ingredients to create something unique, delicious and amazing. A family is a lot like a cake. Families come in all shapes and sizes. They are the people who help us feel that we belong. Families give us help, support and love... even when we are apart from them. When we are with our family, we feel like we are home. ' (Publication summary)

'Anger is a strong and powerful thing. It brings us lots of energy, and it can tell us when something is not right or when we have a problem. Anger is something that can protect and take care of us. Anger is a bit like armour. 

'This series deals with emotive issues that children face in direct and gentle terms, allowing children’s feelings and problems to be more easily shared and discussed with family and friends. These beautiful picture books share simple examples of positive thinking that children can apply to everyday situations.' (Publication summary)